INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION. Rules, Standards and Procedures for World Lifesaving Championships and ILS-sanctioned Competitions

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1 INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION COMPETITION MANUAL Rules, Standards and Procedures for World Lifesaving Championships and ILS-sanctioned Competitions

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3 ILS COMPETITION MANUAL Rules, Standards and Procedures for World Lifesaving Championships and ILS-sanctioned Competitions Published by the International Life Saving Federation Gemeenteplein 26, 3010 Leuven, Belgium Telephone: +32 (0) Fax: +32 (0) Web: The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is the world authority in the global effort to prevent drowning. November 2011 Edition Copyright, November 2011 by the International Life Saving Federation. The contents of this manual are protected by copyright and may be used only for personal, non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved. Commercial uses including publication, broadcast or redistribution in any medium are prohibited, unless authorised in writing by the publisher. Direct enquiries to the office of the International Life Saving Federation. In any discrepancy between the Official ILS English version of the ILS Competition Manual and editions in other languages, the most recent ILS English edition is deemed to be the definitive text. In any discrepancy between the Official ILS English electronic version of the ILS Competition Manual and any print editions, the most recent Official ILS electronic version is deemed to be the definitive text. TM World Water Safety, Oceanman and Oceanwoman are trademarks of the International Life Saving Federation.

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5 INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION COMPETITION MANUAL Rules, Standards and Procedures for World Lifesaving Championships and ILS-sanctioned Competitions

6 ILS BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Dr. Stephen B. Beerman BSc, BSR, MD, CCFP, FCFP Secretary General Dr. Harald Vervaecke, PhD Vice Presidents Jelle Meintsma, Africa B. Chris Brewster, Americas Robert Bradley, Asia/Pacific Dr. Klaus Wilkens, PhD, Europe Directors Chiharu Aizawa, Japan Erik Bech, Denmark Graeme Cullen, New Zealand Clive Holland, United Kingdom Dr. Nenad Javornik, PhD, MD, Croatia John Martin, United Kingdom Frank Nolan, Ireland Ronald E. Rankin, AM, Australia Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Saleh, MD, Egypt Mark Street, British Virgin Islands Claes Thorell, Sweden Dr. Patrick Yeung, PhD, Hong Kong Dr. Victor Zavala-Hamz, PhD, Mexico Ex-officio Members Kenneth White, RLSS Sport Commission Barbara Fountain, South Africa Isabel Garcia, Spain Wanda Vargas, Venezuela Commissioner Dave P. Thompson, Australia Chair Technical & Rules Committee Perry Smith, Canada Chair Anti-Doping Committee Ian Fullagar, Australia Chair Sport Development Committee Greg McLennan, Australia Chair Event Management Committee Lorraine Wilson-Saliba, Canada Chair Athletes Committee Carsten Schlepphorst, Germany ii ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The International Life Saving Federation thanks the many lifesaving organisations and individuals who helped shape lifesaving competition around the world. In particular, ILS acknowledges the following for their significant contributions to the sixth edition (2011) of this manual: Greg Allum, Surf Life Saving Australia Edward L.M. Bean, Lifesaving Society Canada Janet Castro, Royal Life Saving Society United Kingdom Doug Ferguson, Lifesaving Society Canada Ian Fullagar, Surf Life Saving Australia Anni Gardiner, Royal Life Saving Society Australia Frans Kenis, Belgian Life Saving Federation John Martin, Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain Motoyoshi Miyama, Japan Lifesaving Association Carsten Schlepphorst, Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft Perry Smith, Lifesaving Society Canada David Thompson, Surf Life Saving Australia Limited Jolanda van Dalen, Lifesaving Brigades The Netherlands Brian Velvin, Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Dr. Harald Vervaecke, PhD, ILS Secretary General ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) iii

8 LIFESAVING AND SPORT The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) has three strategic priorities drowning prevention, lifesaving and lifesaving sport. As the international federation for lifesaving and lifesaving sport, ILS leads, supports and partners with national and international organisations committed to drowning prevention, aquatic safety supervision, emergency responses and sport. ILS is the only global organisation with the prime focus on drowning prevention. ILS has official relations with the World Health Organization and is the International Federation for lifesaving sport, recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Lifesaving sport helps develop our lifesavers' skills, knowledge and techniques, and plays an important role in providing opportunities to enhance global relationships among IILS Member Organisations. Lifesaving sport engages youth and adults from all global regions in the mutual pursuit of excellence in lifesaving. The global focus on cooperation and teamwork to reduce the burden of drowning is a compelling opportunity. Increasing the participation of youth in lifesaving sport is part of the engagement strategy. Lifesaving sport is an important component of this mission. The ILS World Lifesaving Championships and ILS Regional Lifesaving Championships play an important part in bringing together the worlds lifesavers on a regular basis helping our members learn from the experience of other countries and to challenge themselves to improve and perform. The public profile and media exposure to lifesaving sport helps profile our vision, mission, values and strategic goals as the world authority in the global effort to prevent drowning. On behalf of the ILS Board of Directors, I thank the members and member organisations of the ILS Sport Commission, Committees and Working Groups for their dedication in composing this competition manual, and for their constant endeavours to promote international lifesaving competitions around the world. I congratulate ILS member organisations on the continuing growth in participation in lifesaving sport and the ILS Regional and World Lifesaving Championships. Dr. Stephen B. Beerman, BSc., BSR, MD, CCFP, FCFP President, International Life Saving Federation iv ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

9 PREFACE TO THE SIXTH EDITION ILS publishes each edition of the ILS Competition Manual at least 12 months prior to the next world championships. Each edition benefits from the learning at the previous World Lifesaving Championships. This sixth edition has been influenced by the experience of organisers, competitors, coaches and officials at Rescue 2010 in Alexandria, Egypt and applies to Rescue 2012 in Adelaide, Australia. In this edition, there is a change in the numerical title hierarchy for easier reference. In addition to minor editorial revisions to enhance clarity, the ILS Technical & Rules Committee made the following significant changes: Section 2 Host to advise registrants of the type/brand of equipment supplied (see Appendix C). 2.2 Competition safety: the host organisation shall appoint a Safety Officer who becomes a member of the ILS Management Committee. 2.3 Programme of events: In addition to National Teams, Interclub and Masters championships, for Rescue 2012 ILS has authorized the following: a youth age-group competition in both National Teams and Interclub championships; youth may enter either the Open or age-group championship but not both. Open and Masters Surf Boat Championships Open IRB Championships Open Beach Run Championships ILS has also authorized two (non-world championship) competitions for Rescue 2012: Open Ocean Ski Open March Past Change in maximum entries in Interclub events 2.4 Scoring: Reintroduction of scoring and awards for Interclub Point allocation IRBs added Points earned in other Open competitions (Surf Boats, etc.) are not counted in Interclub Championships scoring. Ties no second place when two teams tie for first place and change in point allocation Addition of Charles Thompson trophy for IRB Championships ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) v

10 PREFACE TO THE SIXTH EDITION (cont d) Section Eligibility and right to participate: addition of youth age-group to both National Teams and Interclub Championships (vi) Requirement of ILS Full Members to provide endorsement of their National Team members and provide proof of eligibility and (v) Minimum 90 day club membership requirement for Interclub and Masters (v Change from individual to team entries for Interclub Championships; change in Interclub team composition to maximum 10 males and 10 females Qualifying times requirement for youth-age group competitors. 3.3 Changes in Team Uniform (helmets, eye wear, swim wear, flotation vests, footwear, wet suits) Code of conduct: and members added 3.5 Misconduct: new paragraph in Competing unfairly Change in maximum entries in Interclub events ( Appeals committee may assign penalty other than a DQ; (vi Onus on protestor/appellant to provide proof of video authenticity. 3.8 Doping Control: reference and link to ILS Anti-Doping Rules and consequences of violation for athletes in individual and team events. Section (iv) Call-back procedure for underwater acoustic signal if possible in the 100 Manikin Carry with Fins Manikin tow with fins and 4.12 Super Lifesaver: competitors may resecure the manikin after the 10 m line with no DQ because line not fully extended Line Throw Victims may use their feet or other body part to manoeuvre the line but only within their lane. Having touched the finish wall, the victim may not exit the water and remains in his or her lane. DQ for victim who exits the water before the 45-second completion signal. vi ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

11 Section 4 (cont d) 4.14 Manikin Relay: incoming competitors may assist outgoing competitors as long as the manikin s head remains in the changeover zone; competitors may swim only one leg of the relay Medley Relay: emphasis that 4 th competitor may not touch any part of the rescue tube before 3rd competitor touches the wall. Section Rescue Tube Rescue: Note regarding competitors crossing the start line prior to beginning their leg of the race. Removal of requirement for rescue tube line fully extended Beach Flags: Course must provide for 16 competitors Impedance redefined with elimination penalty rather than DQ At referee s discretion, a maximum of two competitors may be eliminated in rounds and semi-finals; maximum one competitor in finals. Addition of run-off for batons lost in sand Clarification on baton positioning Addition of DQ for blocking baton Notwithstanding the impedance clauses, if it is deemed that the competitor has breached the ILS Code of Conduct and or competed unfairly (See 3.5 Misconduct), the competitors involved may be disqualified Beach Sprint: finish line judged on chest only; competitors may flatten or level sand in their lanes. Section General Conditions: a countdown clock may be displayed in the competition arena Section Masters: change to 8 age groups with addition of 260 years and more age group. 7.6 Seaward Journey: Any member of any club or official authorised to be in the competition area may assist in the removal of damaged or lost boats and/or gear from the competition area. 7.7 The Turn: If a boat causes another boat to overturn in the final, there shall not normally be a re-run of the race. ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) vii

12 PREFACE TO THE SIXTH EDITION (cont d) Section 8 8.2: Change in indemnity release 8.3 General conditions: new copy regarding safety; safety equipment; signs will be in English and the official language of host organisers; competitor prerequisites, entry and substitutions, equipment requirements, etc : New at the start with corresponding change in the diagram of the IRB competition area New Appendix B DQ codes for IRB events Section 9 9.2: addition of and 70+ years categories for 100 Obstacle Swim and Surf Race 9.4: change to 8 total-age groups with addition of 260 years or more Section 10 Addition scrutineering procedures A few changes in equipment standards Appendices Addition of: DQ codes for IRB events Protest/Appeal Form Type/brand of equipment supplied by host organising committee for Rescue viii ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

13 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 The International Life Saving Federation History Humanitarian goals Governance and structure ILS Commissions... 3 Section 2 Lifesaving Competition ILS authority World championships ILS-sanctioned competitions Competition safety Safety and emergency plan Relocation contingency plan Programme of events National Teams and Interclub World Championships Masters World Lifesaving Championships Open and Masters World Surf Boat Championships Open World Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships Open World Beach Run Championships Rescue 2012 Open Ocean Ski Competition Rescue 2012 Open March Past Competition Scoring Finals in world championships Point allocation Point score blocking Disqualification Withdrawal from a race Event cancellation Ties Awards National Teams World Lifesaving Championships National Teams Youth World Lifesaving Championships Interclub World Lifesaving Championships Interclub Youth World Lifesaving Championships Masters World Lifesaving Championships Open World Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships Official ceremonies Award presentations Flags and banners ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) ix

14 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont d) 2.7 World records Officials Officials code of conduct Chief referee Deputy referee Area/sectional referee or event director Technical officials Section 3 General Rules and Procedures Eligibility and right to participate National Teams World Lifesaving Championships Interclub World Lifesaving Championships Masters World Lifesaving Championships Entry procedures Championship registration Qualifying times for Interclub Championships Entry times Entry fees Changes in national team composition or size Substitutions in individual events Substitutions in team events Team uniforms and equipment Team uniform Commercial identification policy Swim caps and helmets Swim wear Eyewear Footwear Wetsuits Standardised competition equipment Code of conduct Code of conduct for competitors, officials and members Fair-play code for lifesaving competitions Misconduct Conduct and discipline generally Competing unfairly Serious discipline offense Disciplinary committee Disqualifications and Did Not Finish classifications x ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

15 3.7 Protests and appeals Types of protests Lodging a protest Adjudication of protests Appeals committee Doping control Drug policy Section 4 Pool Events General conditions for pool competition Starts Dive start procedure In-water start procedure Disqualification Notes Manikins Surfacing the manikin Carrying the manikin Towing the manikin Manikin handlers Seeding Seeding in heats Seeding in time-finals Assignment of lanes Seeding in finals Timekeeping and determination of placing Automatic officiating equipment Manual timekeeping and officiating Judges Obstacle Swim 200 m and 100 m Event description 200 m Event description 100 m Equipment Disqualification Manikin Carry 50 m Event description Equipment Disqualification ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) xi

16 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont d) 4.9 Rescue Medley 100 m Event description Equipment Disqualification Manikin Carry with Fins 100 m Event description Equipment Disqualification Manikin Tow with Fins 100 m Event description Equipment Disqualification Super Lifesaver 200 m Event description Equipment Disqualification Line Throw Event description Equipment Judging Disqualification Manikin Relay 4 x 25 m Event description Equipment Disqualification Obstacle Relay 4 x 50 m Event description Equipment Disqualification Medley Relay 4 x 50 m Event description Equipment Disqualification Section 5 Ocean Events General conditions for ocean competition The start Prior to the start The starter Start procedures xii ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

17 5.2.4 Start lines Disqualification Notes Changeovers and tagging in relays The finish Judging Time limits Seeding Seeding in heats Seeding in semi-finals and finals Draws for position Beach positions Competitor limits Surf Race Event description The course Judging Disqualification Surf Teams Race Event description The course Judging Disqualification Rescue Tube Rescue Event description Notes The course Equipment Judging Disqualification Rescue Tube Race Event description The course Judging Equipment Disqualification Run Swim Run Event description The course Judging Disqualification ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) xiii

18 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont d) 5.10 Beach Flags Event description Start procedure The start Starting infringements Draw for positions Number of competitors eliminated Run-offs The course Equipment and apparel Judging Elimination and disqualification Beach Sprint Event description The start The course Equipment and apparel Judging Disqualification Beach Run 2 km and 1 km Event description 2 km Event description 1 km The course Equipment and apparel Judging Disqualification Beach Relay Event description The start Baton changeovers The course Equipment and apparel Judging/changeovers Disqualification Surf Ski Race Event description The course Dry finish Equipment Judging Disqualification xiv ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

19 5.15 Surf Ski Relay Event description The course Equipment and apparel Judging Disqualification Control of craft Board Race Event description The course Equipment Judging Disqualification Control of craft Board Relay Event description The course Equipment Judging Disqualification Control of craft Board Rescue Event description The course Equipment Judging Disqualification Control of victim or board Victim pick-up Oceanman/Oceanwoman Event description The course Equipment Judging Disqualification Contact with craft Oceanman/Oceanwoman Relay Event description Equipment Judging Disqualification Contact with craft ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) xv

20 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont d) Section 6 Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) General conditions for SERC Security and lock-up Competition start Competition arena Situation scenarios Victims, manikins and bystanders Equipment Start and timekeeping Principles of rescue Lifesaver versus lifeguard response Judging and marking Marking system Disqualification Section 7 Surf Boat Event Awards General conditions for surf boat competition Luck of prevailing conditions Competition area The course Pre-start The start The seaward journey The turn The return journey The finish Round robin racing Round robin procedures Penalties and disqualification Masters Surf Boat Race Section 8 Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Events Awards Indemnity General conditions Safety essentials Pre-competition safety briefing Safety and technical infringements xvi ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

21 8.3.4 Competitor prerequisites Entry limitations and substitutions Equipment requirements, scrutineering and compliance The course Course variations Administration and officials Procedure Placing of patients The start Proceed to and from buoys The turn and patient pick-up The finish/changeover Event 1: IRB Rescue Event 2: IRB Mass Rescue Event 3: IRB Teams Rescue Event 4: IRB Rescue Tube Disqualification Section 9 Masters Competition Eligibility and right to participate Masters pool events Seeding Masters ocean events The Oceanman/Oceanwoman swim course Masters surf boat race Section 10 Facility and Equipment Standards and Scrutineering Procedures Pool facility standards Scrutineering procedure Length Lanes Starting platform Automatic officiating equipment Water Depth Dive start Obstacle swim, Obstacle relay Manikin carry, Super lifesaver, Manikin carry with fins Manikin carry with fins, Manikin tow with fins, Super lifesaver ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) xvii

22 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont d) Rescue medley Manikin relay Medley relay Line throw Simulated Emergency Response Competition ILS equipment standards Scrutineering of equipment Batons (beach flags) Scrutineering procedure Boards Scrutineering procedure Boats Inflatable rescue boats (IRBs) Surf boats Scrutineering procedure Buoys Scrutineering procedure Manikins Scrutineering procedure Obstacles Scrutineering procedure Rescue tubes Scrutineering procedure Surf skis Scrutineering procedure Swim fins Scrutineering procedure Throw lines Scrutineering procedure Swim wear Wet suits Scrutineering procedure Appendices 203 A Disqualification codes for pool events B Disqualification codes for IRB events C Rescue 2012 pooled equipment specifications D Glossary of terms Protest/Appeal Form ILS Record Application Form xviii ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

23 SECTION 1 ILS COMPETITION MANUAL INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION

24 Section 1 The International Life Saving Federation 1.1 HISTORY Section 1 THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is a global, non-profit organisation composed of national lifesaving organisations from around the world. ILS leads the worldwide effort to reduce water-related injury and death. Put simply, the goal of ILS is world water safety. Organised international aquatic lifesaving activities date from 1878 when the first World Congress was hosted in Marseilles, France. The recognition of a need for an international forum to exchange ideas led to the establishment of the Fédération Internationale de Sauvetage Aquatique (FIS) in The primary focus of FIS activity was in swimming pools and stillwater. In 1971, World Life Saving (WLS) was established with a primary focus on surf beaches. In 1993, FIS and WLS merged to create the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) as the single, global organisation overseeing lifesaving and water safety. 1.2 HUMANITARIAN GOALS ILS pursues its humanitarian goals through the work of national lifesaving organisations and by: building the capacity to reduce drowning within targeted at-risk communities of the world positioning ILS as the international leader, advocate and global bestpractice authority for medical, education and rescue issues in lifesaving and lifeguarding forming alliances and advocating and implementing strategies to reduce the drowning of children globally increasing participation in lifesaving sport increasing the participation of women and non-native English-speaking individuals growing and diversifying ILS revenues ILS is a unique international federation in that it sponsors and sanctions athletic competition as an important method of furthering its humanitarian lifesaving work. Lifesaving through competition is one of the established goals. 2 ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)

25 The International Life Saving Federation Section GOVERNANCE AND STRUCTURE i) ILS member organisations make up the ILS General Assembly. The General Assembly elects a President and Secretary General. The General Assembly establishes ILS priorities and meets every four years. i 1.4 ILS COMMISSIONS ILS decentralises its affairs under the management of four Regional Boards: Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. The four regional presidents serve as ILS Vice-Presidents. The governing bodies of the four Regions appoint other members to the worldwide board of directors. Together, the ILS President, Secretary General, regional presidents and other members make up the ILS Board of Directors and oversee the affairs of the Federation between meetings of the General Assembly. i) The Drowning Prevention Commission provides leadership in the global effort to prevent drowning with an emphasis on reducing drowning of children, in developing countries, regions and populations with high drowning mortality and drowning as a result of aquatic disasters. i The Lifesaving Commission seeks to enhance the quality of lifesaving and drowning prevention activities throughout the world through identification of best practice, development of recommended minimum standards, promoting and encouraging adherence to these standards, and dissemination of lifesaving information in the areas of public education, medical care, rescue and lifesaver education. The Sport Commission oversees all aspects of ILS sport in the international sport arena. The Sport Commission establishes lifesaving sport rules, procedures, and standards, and authorises world championships. Through lifesaving sport, ILS aims to attract young people to lifesaving; to encourage lifesaving technique development, and; to maintain and enhance the image of lifesaving. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) recognise ILS as the international federation for lifesaving sport. ILS Full Members are recognised as the sport governing bodies for lifesaving in their respective countries. ILS is a member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), the International World Games Association, and the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF). ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011) 3

26 SECTION 2 ILS COMPETITION MANUAL LIFESAVING COMPETITION

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28 Section 2 Lifesaving Competition Section 2 LIFESAVING COMPETITION 2.1 ILS AUTHORITY The sport of lifesaving contributes to the worldwide drowning prevention mission of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS). As the international federation for lifesaving sport, the International Life Saving Federation establishes rules for the purpose of ensuring a safe and fair system, within which lifesaving competitions may be regulated and conducted. The International Life Saving Federation alone shall authorise World Lifesaving Championships. The words "World" and "ILS" may not be used in connection with any lifesaving competition without the consent of the ILS. The International Life Saving Federation alone may sanction other lifesaving competitions. All ILS-sanctioned lifesaving competitions must use ILS rules World championships i) ILS shall authorise the following world championships every two years: i iv) National Teams World Lifesaving Championships Interclub World Lifesaving Championships Masters World Lifesaving Championships ILS may authorise other event-specific World Lifesaving Championships as appropriate (e.g., surf boats, inflatable rescue boats, beach run). ILS may also authorise non-championship, demonstration events (e.g., march past, distance ocean ski) to be organised at the same time as world championships. All World Lifesaving Championships occur under the auspices of ILS. ILS may conduct the championships but more usually will award the championships to a member national lifesaving organisation to conduct on its behalf. v) ILS Management Committee: For world championships, ILS shall appoint a Management Committee responsible for the management of the competition on behalf of ILS. The Management Committee will appoint championships officials and liaise with the host organising committee. The ILS Management Committee shall have jurisdiction over all matters not assigned by the rules to the chief referee or other officials. 6 ILS COMPETITION MANUAL (2011)